12-08-2022
Update: Michael Vaughan Investigation
The Fruitland Police Department continues to investigate the abduction and the location of the remains of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan.
Voluntary consent was obtained to search a neighboring residence to 1102 Redwing St. in Fruitland. On Dec. 2, 2022, ground penetrating radar and a certified human remains detection dog were deployed in the back yard of the neighboring residence. No additional evidence was found, and there was no indication that Michael had been in any other neighboring yards other than 1102 Redwing St.The purpose of the search was an investigative step to eliminate all other possibilities.
“We remain confident that the evidence shows that Michael’s remains had been moved and the investigation continues as we follow all leads,” Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff said.
Additionally, contact has been made with the two outstanding individuals needed for questioning. We appreciate the community’s help in providing information on the whereabouts of Brandon Shurtliff, 30, of Kuna, ID and Adrien Lucienne, 32, of Toledo, Ohio.
The Fruitland Police Department is working closely with the Payette County Prosecutor as we continue to work this active and ongoing investigation.
The Fruitland Police Department is grateful for the continued community support and patience as we pursue justice in this case.
Tips can be sent to the Fruitland Police Department (208) 452-3110, Tipsters may remain anonymous,
findmichael@fruitland.org or to Crime Stoppers, 343COPS.com.
Future updates will be released on this page as they’re available.
Thank you.
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